That's a tiger bark, F. microcarpa 'Kinmen.' I find they are very slow in the North, even in the summer outdoors. But if you keep pinching the branches & twigs back, the leaves reduce quite well.I think that big root in front is out of proportion. I would cut it back & try splitting.Iris

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bonsaisr wrote:That's a tiger bark, F. microcarpa 'Kinmen.' I find they are very slow in the North, even in the summer outdoors. But if you keep pinching the branches & twigs back, the leaves reduce quite well.I think that big root in front is out of proportion. I would cut it back & try splitting.Iris

Thanks Iris. I never really noticed that it was a Tigerbark, since the bark wasn't as smooth as the others that I'm used to, it's much rougher. My other Tigerbarks grow like weeds, probably moreso than my Willow Leaf. I'm just waiting for the branches to get some thickness before pinching back.

I do agree about the big root and will address that come spring or so.